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07-31-2017, 02:26 PM | #15 | |
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Can't help much on snow tires, although I think a lot of people pick up 16" steel wheels and Blizzaks. I kept my '96 Explorer to handle the slick stuff (car does fine with Continental DWS06's and is a blast to drive, but it's the other people on the road that worries me. If some idiot is gonna hit me I'd rather it be the Explorer that they hit vs. the BRZ ) Stock head unit is garbage imo. You have lots of choices, limited only by the amount you want to spend (which is true for about anything I spose). This has been the easiest head unit I've ever swapped. |
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07-31-2017, 03:58 PM | #16 |
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If you buy a 2013 and plan on using it in the winter, check how far the windows drop when you open the door.
If they drop 1", you will have issues with frozen windows getting stuck open. If they drop 1/2", the TSB fix for frozen window problems has been performed and you'll be fine. 2014s and newer don't have this problem. For snow tires, I'd recommend getting 205/55R16. It's an OEM approved size listed in the manual and original equipment in other markets. Unless you're planning big brake upgrades I'd save the money and reduce your risk of bent rims from potholes. |
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The seller said he got a recall done regarding leaking windows.
I will verify with him what the exact nature was. Is there a way to verify the TSB that was done using my VIN? Call the dealer? |
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October 2016 seems to be the closest solution. Working chirp free for a lot of users. Depends on if it bothers you or not. It bothered me so I got it done inder the TSB under warranty.
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The chirping is just part of the car. My 2016 does it and my brothers new 2017 does it. Just the way of life with these cars.
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Spark Plugs: I let my dealership handle this one... But yes they are reportedly a PITA to change on your own. Chirping: I've learned to live with it... If you youtube FR-S chirping you can probably find some videos, or I can post one later. Snow Tires: These were my first purchase based on the feedback I found on this forum. I live in NJ, and although I put them on in the Winter, I have noticed no real benefit to them because of the mild winters the last two years. WITH THAT BEING SAID. If this is your daily driver or you live in a cold weather environment I would still advise on purchasing winter tires. It's better to be safe than sorry and at certain temperatures / accumulation levels snow tires do have tangible benefits. My winter tires are below: 205/55R-16 Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT XL TPMS: I remember going back and forth on this... And I would skip purchasing additional TPMS sensors for your winter tires. Everything will function just fine without the sensors and the light on the dashboard for no TPMS isn't that distracting. Get into the habit of checking tire pressure on a regular basis and you'll never run into an issue. Bluetooth: I have had zero bluetooth issues. The headunit on the basic model isn't anything to write home about - but I've had no issues with it either (but I'm not much of an audiophile)... |
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Can you tell me how to use the head unit?
I just need it for 2 things: Playing phone audio, and speaker phone. Having a radio would also be nice. Can this HU do those things? Mine just says "No connection". But, I have no idea how to connect. My phone does not recognize any BT device to connect to. |
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You need to be at a full stop. Turn on the head unit and push the center knob - their should be an option for bluetooth. Bluetooth connect / searcj on the car and your phone at the same time, should work... (I have the basic headunit) |
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Enter konami code on head unit to disable crickets
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winter is fine. i got 215/45R17 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 and had 0 issues what so ever, didnt even use sandbags in the back
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